[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120087100/120087049/beec6cf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120087100/120087049/882963cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120087100/120087049/4fe782a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120087100/120087049/24bfdf77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120087100/120087049/fe4dd35d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1344 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 Welcome to "The Sandy Escape" by Casago Bolivar Vacations. This lovely 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is a prime choice for your pet-friendly coastal getaway. Take in beautiful Gulf views from the wraparound deck or host an afternoon cookout on the sprawling covered patio. With the beach just a 5-minute walk away, this home is perfectly positioned for a fun-filled and relaxing vacation with the whole family, including your furry friends. KEY FEATURES ☀️ Pet-Friendly: Your furry family members are welcome to join the fun. ☀️ Gulf Views: Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf from the wraparound deck. ☀️ Walk to the Beach: A quick 5-minute walk to the stunning Crystal Beach. ☀️ Spacious Outdoor Area: A covered patio and a wraparound deck for dining and relaxing. ☀️ Family-Friendly: Accommodates up to 10 guests and includes beach gear for your convenience. ☀️ Proximity to Attractions: Just a short walk to Fun Spot Water Slide and a quick drive to The Big Store. BEDROOMS This home sleeps up to 10 guests. The primary bedroom is a comfortable retreat with a king-size bed and two twin-size futons, and it includes an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is furnished with two queen-size beds. Each bedroom has a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. BATHROOMS With 2.5 bathrooms, this home provides great convenience. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom has an en-suite with a tub/shower combination. A half bath on the main living level adds to the convenience. KITCHEN & DINING The well-equipped kitchen is appointed with a full suite of appliances and ample counter space, making it easy to prepare your favorite recipes. The dining table seats eight, and the kitchen island accommodates two, providing plenty of space for everyone to gather and share a meal. LIVING ROOM The open-concept living area features hardwood floors, high ceilings, and comfortable seating. One of the couches converts to a queen-size sleeper sofa, and a flat-screen TV is ready for a family movie night. OUTDOOR SPACE Enjoy the fresh coastal air on the spacious wraparound deck with Gulf vistas. The covered patio beneath the home is perfect for unwinding, with a dining table that seats six for alfresco meals. Beach gear is provided, so you can head straight to the sand. ★☆ Book Today & Experience Coastal Luxury at The Sandy Escape by Casago Bolivar Vacations! ☆★ \*Age Requirement – The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,344 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095700/35095676/0bc41b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chompy's Beach Cabin Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 207 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=35095676&PinnedHotelID=35095676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78380300/78380273/91cfc022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awesome Ocean Views - Three minute walk to beach with private access Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=78380273&PinnedHotelID=78380273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75660000/75652000/75651970/63005885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Beach house--2min walk to Beach!🏝 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=75651970&PinnedHotelID=75651970&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69680400/69680322/84f072fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Beach Cabin close to everything! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 987427 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.455873,-94.62991&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%7ExrD%7Ckq%60Q%3FQ%40Q%3FO%3FS%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40S%40QBO%40QBQ%40QDOBQBQBODQBODQDODODQDOFODOFOFODOFOFOHMFMFOHMHMHOFMHMHKJMHKHMJKHMJKJKJMJIJKJIJKLIJIJKLIJILGLILGLGLILGLELGLGLENGLELENELCNELENCNALENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NBNDLDNBLDLDNDLFLDNFLFLDLFLHLFJFLHLFLJJFLJJHJHJJLHJJJHHLJJJJJLHJJLHJHLHJHLHLHNFLHLFNHLFLFPFLFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDPDNDNBPDNBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40PBN%40R%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FNAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPANCPCPCPCNEPCNEPENENEPENENEPGNENGNGLGNGNGNILGLINGLILILILILILIJKLIJKLKJKJIJKHKLMHKHKJKHMHKHMHMHMFKHMFMFMFMFMFOFMDMDOFMDMDOBMBODODM%40OBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOAOEMEOCMCOEMEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKGMKKIKIMKKIKIKMKIKKKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIMIMGMIMIMIOGMGMIOGMGQEMGOGOEOGQEOEOEQEMEQCQEOCQCOCQEQAQCOAQCQAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FOAS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D29l2xiZz-CPjaEje2ez4ZuUyLQ=) Crystal Beach, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 51 min drive - 34.1 km - Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 34.5 km - Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 35.6 km - East Beach - 58 min drive - 37.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬16 min walk - ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramon M. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home is awesome. All the amenities of home. ##### Ramon M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025